There are 3 ways to get from Placitas to Santa Fe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain Nmrx
1h 21m$31–39Drive 50.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Placitas to Santa Fecar 50.2 mi
54 min$10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station to NM-599 Stationbus NM-599 Station - Los Alamos
- Take the bus from NM-599 Station to Santa Fe Depotbus Purple Shuttle
2h 3m$31–38
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Placitas to Santa Fe is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Placitas to Santa Fe is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Placitas station to Santa Fe. However, there are services departing from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station and arriving at Santa Fe Depot via NM-599 Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Placitas station to Santa Fe station. However, there are services departing from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station and arriving at Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Placitas and Santa Fe is 57 miles. The road distance is 50.5 miles.
The best way to get from Placitas to Santa Fe without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Placitas to Santa Fe, including transfers.
Placitas to Santa Fe bus services, operated by New Mexico Transport, depart from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station.
Placitas to Santa Fe train services, operated by Rio Metro Regional Transit District, depart from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station.
The best way to get from Placitas to Santa Fe is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between Placitas, Sandoval County, NM, USA and Santa Fe, NM, USA?
Rio Metro Regional Transit District operates a train from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Placitas to Santa Fe Depot via Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station and NM-599 Station in around 2h 3m.
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Train from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
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More Questions & Answers
Placitas to Santa Fe bus services, operated by New Mexico Transport, arrive at NM-599 Station.
Placitas to Santa Fe train services, operated by Rio Metro Regional Transit District, arrive at Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Placitas to Santa Fe is 50 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Placitas to Santa Fe.
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